# Trademark registration in Honduras

> Trademarks in Honduras are registered with the Dirección General de Propiedad Intelectual, Instituto de la Propiedad (DIGEPIH); third parties can oppose within From the start of publication until 30 days after the last publication in La Gaceta. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Honduras is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/honduras
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Dirección General de Propiedad Intelectual (Directorate General of Intellectual Property), Instituto de la Propiedad (DIGEPIH)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Not a member
- **Opposition period:** From the start of publication until 30 days after the last publication in La Gaceta
- **Protection:** 10 years from the registration date, renewable
- **Foreign applicants:** Foreign natural or legal persons may apply, and the application must identify the applicant's agent and include the man…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.ip.gob.hn/direcciones/propiedad-intelectual/marcas
- Law: Industrial Property Law (Decree No. 12-99-E, as amended by Decree No. 16-2006) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/21413

## Steps
1. Request a user account for the WIPO File electronic filing platform used by the Instituto de la Propiedad.
2. Enter the trademark application on WIPO File, listing the goods or services and their Nice class.
3. Submit the physical documents at the Trademark Department (window 26, Tegucigalpa): power of attorney, company deed where applicable, 20 labels of the mark and a 50-lempira contracting stamp.
4. DIGEPIH examines the application for form and substance, including a search for earlier marks.
5. If accepted, a notice is published three times in the official gazette La Gaceta at 10-day intervals.
6. Oppositions may be filed during publication and up to 30 days after the last notice; if none is filed, the registration and certificate fees are paid and the mark is registered.

- **Examination:** DIGEPIH examines each application for formalities and substance, including a search of its databases for earlier marks and legal impediments. No official examination period is published.
- **Publication:** Official gazette La Gaceta, three times at 10-day intervals (Article 88 of the Industrial Property Law).
- **Opposition:** From the start of publication until 30 days after the last publication in La Gaceta (Article 89); secondary sources describe this as 30 business days.
- **Timeline:** About 3–4 months if there are no problems, according to the Director of Intellectual Property as quoted in the press (March 2023).
- **Late renewal:** Renewal is filed within the year before expiry; a 6-month grace period after expiry is available with a surcharge (Article 94).
- **Power of attorney:** A power of attorney (mandate document) must accompany the application (Article 85 and the official procedure page). Secondary sources state it must be notarised and apostilled or legalised by a Honduran consulate; this was not confirmed in official sources.
- **Language:** Spanish

## Good to know
- Filing is a two-part process: the application is entered online on WIPO File and the supporting documents are then delivered in person to the Instituto de la Propiedad.
- Applications are published three times in La Gaceta at 10-day intervals before registration.
- Trademark rights are acquired by registration (Article 80 of the Industrial Property Law).
- Adding goods or services to an existing registration requires a new application (Article 95).
- Honduras is not a member of the Madrid Protocol, so marks must be filed directly with the national office.

## FAQ
### Is Honduras part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Honduras is not a Madrid Protocol member, so trademarks must be filed directly with the Instituto de la Propiedad.

### How long does trademark registration take in Honduras?
The Director of Intellectual Property has said registration can take about 3–4 months when there are no problems, including three publications in La Gaceta and the opposition period.

### Where are trademark applications published in Honduras?
Applications are published three times in the official gazette La Gaceta at 10-day intervals, and oppositions may be filed until 30 days after the last publication.

### How long is a trademark valid in Honduras?
A registration lasts 10 years from the date it is granted and can be renewed for further 10-year periods, with a 6-month grace period after expiry on payment of a surcharge.

### Can I file a trademark application online in Honduras?
Yes. Applications are entered on the WIPO File platform, after which the power of attorney, labels and other documents are delivered in person to the Instituto de la Propiedad.

## Sources
- Portal Único de Trámites: Solicitud de Registro de Marcas: https://tramites.diger.gob.hn/api/landingPage/DetalleTramite/368
- Instituto de la Propiedad: Marcas: https://www.ip.gob.hn/direcciones/propiedad-intelectual/marcas
- WIPO Lex: Industrial Property Law (Decree 12-99-E, amended by Decree 16-2006): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/21413
- WIPO Lex: Industrial Property Law (Decree 12-99-E, original): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/2136
- WIPO Lex: Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/parties/8

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